Big Band Movies

  • 2023
    Knights of Swing

    Knights of Swing

    Knights of Swing

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    Set in 1947, Knights of Swing is a feature film that chronicles a group of young jazz musicians whose dream is to form a “really swingin’...

    Knights of Swing
  • 1930
    Check and Double Check

    Check and Double Check

    Check and Double Check

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    Amos and Andy trying to make a go of their "open-air" taxi business while they get caught up in a society hassle, involving driving musicians to a...

    Check and Double Check
  • 1936
    Swing Banditry

    Swing Banditry

    Swing Banditry

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    A group of musicians is determined to appear on a radio program.

    Swing Banditry
  • 1946
    Talk About a Lady

    Talk About a Lady

    Talk About a Lady

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    A country girl, wanting to break into show-business, comes to New York City and, by her actions, manages to restore the optimism of a jaded and...

    Talk About a Lady
  • 1944
    Pardon My Rhythm

    Pardon My Rhythm

    Pardon My Rhythm

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    A high school bandleader captures the interest of a popular co-ed.

    Pardon My Rhythm
  • 1933
    Air Tonic

    Air Tonic

    Air Tonic

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    Ted Fio Rito and his Orchestra provide the title element with their snappy tunes fronted at different times by just starting out Betty Grable & Leif...

    Air Tonic
  • 2016
    Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas

    Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas

    Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas

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    A joyful tale filled with music. The rise of radio. The jazz big bands. The legendary clubs and ballrooms. The soundtracks of the great musical films...

    Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas
  • 1939
    Symphony of Swing

    Symphony of Swing

    Symphony of Swing

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    Artie Shaw and his orchestra perform four popular songs, "Alone Together", "Jeepers Creepers", "Deep Purple", and "Lady Be Good".

    Symphony of Swing
  • 1947
    Stan Kenton and His Orchestra

    Stan Kenton and His Orchestra

    Stan Kenton and His Orchestra

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    A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orchestra.

    Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
  • 1940
    Henry Busse and His Orchestra

    Henry Busse and His Orchestra

    Henry Busse and His Orchestra

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    This one-reel musical short, part of the WB/Vitaphone Melody Master series, features the music of trumpet-player and orchestra leader Henry Busse and...

    Henry Busse and His Orchestra
  • 1933
    The Audition

    The Audition

    The Audition

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    Phil Emerton and his band play tunes and accompany guest performers, including singer-dancer Hannah Williams, the singing Three X Sisters, and...

    The Audition
  • 1935
    Richard Himber and His Orchestra

    Richard Himber and His Orchestra

    Richard Himber and His Orchestra

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    Richard Himber and His Orchestra plays us a few songs.

    Richard Himber and His Orchestra
  • 1934
    Isham Jones & His Orchestra

    Isham Jones & His Orchestra

    Isham Jones & His Orchestra

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    Isham Jones and His Orchestra, with other cast members, perform some of the orchestra's biggest hits.

    Isham Jones & His Orchestra
  • 1947
    Let's Make Rhythm

    Let's Make Rhythm

    Let's Make Rhythm

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    The musical short features a romantic story that ties in with the music of Stan Kenton and his Orchestra with June Christy and the Pastels.

    Let's Make Rhythm
  • 2000
    Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943

    Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943

    Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943

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    Joined by the likes of saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Cootie Williams, jazz giant Duke Ellington demonstrates in this collection of...

    Duke Ellington & His Orchestra 1929-1943